
687. Are Prediction Markets the Best Forecasting Tool Ever — or Just Another Casino?
Sep 18, 2026 - 00:48:39
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At first it sounds ridiculous. But it might be inevitable. Guest host Steve Levitt talks to a team that hopes to push A.I. infrastructure off the planet. (Part one of a two-part series.)
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